TTT Posted Monday at 10:16 PM Author Report Share Posted Monday at 10:16 PM 1 hour ago, Hilly said: If the rumoured signings of Magic, Riss and Schlien leave 8.01, looks like we will need a 'big' hitter to stay competitive. Is it realistic to think maybe Vaculik, Dudek, Madsen, Michelsen? the rumours about Bewley seemed to have dried up. Without somebody of that standing, a battle to avoid bottom spot looks on the cards. 100% agree, Getting a No.1 really is make or break for the Spires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTT Posted Monday at 10:18 PM Author Report Share Posted Monday at 10:18 PM 1 hour ago, Arch Stanton said: Bewley is staying at Belle Vue. Oxford still have a golden chance to be very competitive due to Janowski’s cheap looking average. Because of his early struggles, he’s now on a very attractive average judging by his end of season form. Have to make it count though which they haven’t done previously so can understand the concerns. They really shouldn't have wasted time in chasing Bewley. Now the Spires may not have a No.1 at all and they may only have two real HL's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted Monday at 11:00 PM Report Share Posted Monday at 11:00 PM Oxford can still be stronger than last year, even if they don't sign a top heat leader. As long as they find a 6.5+ rider, they've strengthened on Harris at the top of the team. Then if they have got Schlein or someone of a similar ability at 6, that's an improvement on the Kerr / Kemp / Killeen position. Apart from that it's Killeen for Boughen, which does weaken them imo. *I know Killeen rode with Boughen for a few weeks, but I'd say he's effectively replacing Boughen's position this year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col Posted Monday at 11:39 PM Report Share Posted Monday at 11:39 PM Tungate, Wright & Killeen signed. Janowski likely? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AceBelle Posted Tuesday at 08:09 AM Report Share Posted Tuesday at 08:09 AM 9 hours ago, TTT said: They really shouldn't have wasted time in chasing Bewley. Now the Spires may not have a No.1 at all and they may only have two real HL's. Bewley was a fantasy Disney dream 🫠 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnieg Posted Tuesday at 08:13 AM Report Share Posted Tuesday at 08:13 AM 3 minutes ago, AceBelle said: Bewley was a fantasy Disney dream 🫠 I'm sure Aces would have given us Phil Disney as a consolation signing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandyLaner Posted Tuesday at 10:18 AM Report Share Posted Tuesday at 10:18 AM Really, REALLY need an 8 point rider or I'm afraid we'll be non-challengers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youhave2minutes Posted Tuesday at 10:34 AM Report Share Posted Tuesday at 10:34 AM 15 minutes ago, SandyLaner said: Really, REALLY need an 8 point rider or I'm afraid we'll be non-challengers. Enter Peter Kildemand 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDY69 Posted Tuesday at 11:35 AM Report Share Posted Tuesday at 11:35 AM 1 hour ago, Youhave2minutes said: Enter Peter Kildemand I think they mean 8 points each meeting not every two 😄 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marky_Mark Posted Tuesday at 12:04 PM Report Share Posted Tuesday at 12:04 PM Please remind me what’s the criteria for a new rider with an assessed 8.00 average, is it a non GP rider? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambo95 Posted Tuesday at 12:55 PM Report Share Posted Tuesday at 12:55 PM 46 minutes ago, Marky_Mark said: Please remind me what’s the criteria for a new rider with an assessed 8.00 average, is it a non GP rider? Think Emil and Freddie came in on 8, but Kvech didn't. I have no idea how it works when a current and ex GP rider start on an 8 then another GP rider comes and starts on a lower average? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marky_Mark Posted Tuesday at 01:08 PM Report Share Posted Tuesday at 01:08 PM 12 minutes ago, Gambo95 said: Think Emil and Freddie came in on 8, but Kvech didn't. I have no idea how it works when a current and ex GP rider start on an 8 then another GP rider comes and starts on a lower average? Yh that’s confusing! But I guess someone like Kubera should be an 8.00 based on the above? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambo Posted Tuesday at 04:07 PM Report Share Posted Tuesday at 04:07 PM 3 hours ago, Gambo95 said: Think Emil and Freddie came in on 8, but Kvech didn't. I have no idea how it works when a current and ex GP rider start on an 8 then another GP rider comes and starts on a lower average? I believe that a rider must have been in the GP's for at least two years to have the 8 point assessed average. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youhave2minutes Posted Tuesday at 04:19 PM Report Share Posted Tuesday at 04:19 PM 4 hours ago, SPEEDY69 said: I think they mean 8 points each meeting not every two 😄 He’s capable of 8 easy a meeting if not more 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauldoveyspeedway Posted Tuesday at 05:08 PM Report Share Posted Tuesday at 05:08 PM 6 hours ago, Youhave2minutes said: Enter Peter Kildemand Dudek or another decent pole with Magic already there.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTT Posted Tuesday at 06:08 PM Author Report Share Posted Tuesday at 06:08 PM (edited) Could Peter try and convince Huckenbeck to ride for the Spires? German Connection and Riss is likely to be at No.2 for the Spires. Edited Tuesday at 06:09 PM by TTT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboy cookie returns? Posted Tuesday at 06:25 PM Report Share Posted Tuesday at 06:25 PM 5 minutes ago, Pauldoveyspeedway said: Dudek or another decent pole with Magic already there.. You guys need big bucks for Dudek. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youhave2minutes Posted Tuesday at 07:32 PM Report Share Posted Tuesday at 07:32 PM 1 hour ago, cowboy cookie returns? said: You guys need big bucks for Dudek. He won’t come here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon1983 Posted Tuesday at 07:36 PM Report Share Posted Tuesday at 07:36 PM Rumours of his demands are quite wide off the mark, so could well be Dudek at Oxford Dudek, Janowski and Tungate a decent top 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youhave2minutes Posted Tuesday at 07:55 PM Report Share Posted Tuesday at 07:55 PM (edited) 19 minutes ago, Falcon1983 said: Rumours of his demands are quite wide off the mark, so could well be Dudek at Oxford Dudek, Janowski and Tungate a decent top 3 Wont happen Edited Tuesday at 07:56 PM by Youhave2minutes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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